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Consumer Food Waste Behaviors In Relation To Open Date Label Misinterpretation, Daniel Hutchings, Elisabeth Seliga, Anya O'Meara, Anna Blank
Consumer Food Waste Behaviors In Relation To Open Date Label Misinterpretation, Daniel Hutchings, Elisabeth Seliga, Anya O'Meara, Anna Blank
Thinking Matters Symposium
In the United States, the legal framework for product date labeling is minimal and varies across states. Manufacturers have the discretion to use any date label that they deem appropriate, and this lack of uniformity leaves room for misinterpretation by both retailers and consumers. Previous studies have examined consumer misinterpretation of date labels and how this lack of knowledge correlates to food waste behaviors. This study was aimed at understanding how consumers apply their knowledge about date labels to make decisions about purchasing and discarding food. The research was conducted via an intercept survey outside of a grocery store to …
Genetically Modified Organisms Are Important But Also Controversial, Masen Pelletier
Genetically Modified Organisms Are Important But Also Controversial, Masen Pelletier
Thinking Matters Symposium
Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are organisms containing a set or multiple sets of genes that have been introduced into the organism using laboratory techniques. In the instance of agriculture, the genes introduced provide advantages for the farmer and consumer by yielding plants that produce greater yields, longer growing seasons, longer shelf lives, greater concentrations of vitamins or add additional vitamins that are novel to the plant. There are two general ways that GM (genetically modified) crops are produced: the addition or removal of genes. This review focuses on an example of each strategy. An example of the latter is GM …
4-H Youth Leaders: Acquisition Of Leadership Skills Based On Perceived Influence, Cathy Bartlett Gray Ma
4-H Youth Leaders: Acquisition Of Leadership Skills Based On Perceived Influence, Cathy Bartlett Gray Ma
All Student Scholarship
This study focuses on youth perceptions of influence on others and leadership skills they may seek to acquire, particularly within the Maine 4-H program. Understanding the relationship between the youth perception of leadership influence and the skills they seek to acquire will enable 4-H club leaders and adult mentors to better facilitate acquisition of leadership skills. This study gains understanding from the perspective of current teen leaders in the Maine 4-H program through the use of personal interviews with active teen leaders. Findings indicate that Maine 4-H Teen Leaders do not necessarily recognize the influence they have with their peers …
Eco-News December 2019, Office Of Sustainability, University Of Southern Maine
Eco-News December 2019, Office Of Sustainability, University Of Southern Maine
Eco-News
In this issue:
- Annual Sustainability Fair
- Energy Upgrades Coming To Gorham
- Residential Food Waste Study
- Meet Our Specialty Coordinators
Eco-News September 2019, Office Of Sustainability, University Of Southern Maine
Eco-News September 2019, Office Of Sustainability, University Of Southern Maine
Eco-News
In this issue:
- Green Cleaning Pilot
- Food Waste Recovery
- Community Garden
- Sustainability Tip
Eco-News April 2019, Office Of Sustainability, University Of Southern Maine
Eco-News April 2019, Office Of Sustainability, University Of Southern Maine
Eco-News
In this issue:
- Greening Your Laundry
- Metro Husky Campaign
- AmeriCorps
- The Path To Carbon Neutrality
- Sustainability Tip
Eco-News December 2018, Office Of Sustainability, University Of Southern Maine
Eco-News December 2018, Office Of Sustainability, University Of Southern Maine
Eco-News
In this issue:
- Greening Your Laundry
- Bus Ridership (Husky Line)
- Helping The Community With Energy Savings
- Sustainability Tip
Maine's State Policy For Solar Farms On Agricultural Land., Elliot James Lee
Maine's State Policy For Solar Farms On Agricultural Land., Elliot James Lee
Student Policy Briefs
A change is coming to the Northeast, and Maine is not prepared to handle it. Across the Northeast, agricultural land is being converted to solar farms, with no policy in place to handle it. Opening Maine up to numerous problems with, permitting, regulations, taxes, best management practices, size of these farms, and lack of infrastructure to name a few. All of which need to be addressed, while dealing with the general instability of policies surrounding green energy and green technology like solar panels. This change is coming quickly, and although we need this policy soon, it cannot be rushed, or …
The Affordable Care Act’S Medicaid Expansion And Food Insecurity Rates, Mary Moran
The Affordable Care Act’S Medicaid Expansion And Food Insecurity Rates, Mary Moran
Muskie School Capstones and Dissertations
Many Americans face difficult financial decisions, often regarding the allocation of limited resources. Household resources may be split among the costs of food, clothing, housing, transportation, childcare, utilities, and health care. For some households, this allocation may present a challenge to purchasing sufficient food, leading to food insecurity. Defined by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) as “a household-level economic and social condition of limited or uncertain access to adequate food” (2017), food insecurity may decrease when other financial-related aspects of life improve. An improvement in access to affordable health care, as seen through the recent Medicaid expansion under …
Franklin County Community Food Resources, Emily Couture
Franklin County Community Food Resources, Emily Couture
Franklin
Food resources found in Franklin County, Maine:
- Farm stands
- CSA farms
- Farmers' markets
- SNAP office
- WIC office
- Additional resources
Somerset County Community Food Resources, Michela Desjardins
Somerset County Community Food Resources, Michela Desjardins
Somerset
Food resources found in Somerset County, Maine
- County statistics
- Local producers
- Local markets
- University of Maine (UMO)
- Recreation
Waldo County Community Food Resources, Liesel Krout
Waldo County Community Food Resources, Liesel Krout
Waldo
Food resources found in Waldo County, Maine:
- Community supported agriculture
- Harvest Bucks accepted
- Community resources
- Food pantries
Washington County Community Food Resources, Richard Sawyer
Washington County Community Food Resources, Richard Sawyer
Washington
Food resources found in Washington County, Maine:
- Facts about food insecurity
- Snap and WIC
- WIC certified stores
- Farmers' markets
- Harvest Bucks
- Food pantries
- Resources for children
Washington County Community Food Resources, Hannah Bonnie
Washington County Community Food Resources, Hannah Bonnie
Washington
Food resources found in Washington County, Maine:
- Farm stands
- Food pantries
- Harvest Bucks
- Farmers' markets
- Department of Health and Human Services offices
York County Community Food Resources, Christin Mcdonough
York County Community Food Resources, Christin Mcdonough
York
Food resources found in York County, Maine:
- Food pantries
- Farmers' markets
- Farm stands
- Other resources
Somerset County Community Food Resources, Jason Scott
Somerset County Community Food Resources, Jason Scott
Somerset
Food resources found in Somerset County, Maine:
- Good Shepard Food Banks partners
- Harvest Bucks/EBT Farmers' Markets
- Farm stands
- CSA farms
- Other food resources
York County Community Food Resources, Jennifer Curtis
York County Community Food Resources, Jennifer Curtis
York
Food resources found in York County, Maine:
- Local school pantries
- Farms
- Farm stands
- Good Shepard Food Bank partners
- Emergency food
Sagadahoc County Community Food Resources, Liesel Krout
Sagadahoc County Community Food Resources, Liesel Krout
Sagadahoc
Food resources found in Sagadahoc County, Maine:
- Farms - community supported agriculture
- Farm stands (Harvest Bucks)
- Farmers' market (EBT)
- Mobile market
- Food pantries
Hancock County Community Food Resources, Savannah Lowrey
Hancock County Community Food Resources, Savannah Lowrey
Hancock
Food resources found in Hancock County, Maine:
- Farm stands
- Farmers markets
- CSA farms
- Food pantry
- Community centers
Waldo County Community Food Resources, Christin Mcdonough
Waldo County Community Food Resources, Christin Mcdonough
Waldo
Food resources found in Waldo County, Maine:
- Food pantries
- Farm stands
- Farmers markets
- Other resources
Penobscot County Community Food Resources, Savannah Lowrey
Penobscot County Community Food Resources, Savannah Lowrey
Penobscot
Food resources found in Penobscot County, Maine:
- Farm stands
- Farmers' markets
- Food pantries
- CSA farms
- Community centers
Oxford County Community Food Resources, Laura Mills
Oxford County Community Food Resources, Laura Mills
Oxford
Food resources found in Oxford County, Maine:
- Farmers' markets
- Food co-operatives
- Cooking classes
- CSA farms
- Farm stands
- Farm stands that accept Husky Bucks
- Retail Stores
Piscataquis County Community Food Resources, Samantha Machado
Piscataquis County Community Food Resources, Samantha Machado
Piscataquis
Food resources found in Piscataquis County, Maine:
- Local farmers' markets
- Local farmers' markets (SNAP, WIC, and/or EBT)
- Free meals through the month (churches)
Piscataquis County Community Food Resources, Tiia Kand
Piscataquis County Community Food Resources, Tiia Kand
Piscataquis
Food resources found in Piscataquis County, Maine:
- Food banks
- Food pantries
- Food resources
- Additional resources
- Demographics
Knox County Community Food Resources, Mikayla Libby Gilbert
Knox County Community Food Resources, Mikayla Libby Gilbert
Knox
Food resources found in Knox County, Maine:
- Farmers' Markets (EBT and Harvest Bucks)
- Retailers (Harvest Bucks)
- DHHS office
- Meals on Wheels
- Food Pantries
- Meal Sites
Kennebec County Community Food Resources, Mikayla Libby Gilbert
Kennebec County Community Food Resources, Mikayla Libby Gilbert
Kennebec
Food resources found in Kennebec County, Maine:
- Farmers' markets (EBT)
- Retailers (Harvest Bucks)
- DHHS office
- Meals on Wheels
- Food pantries
- Meal sites
Eco-News March 2017, Office Of Sustainability, University Of Southern Maine
Eco-News March 2017, Office Of Sustainability, University Of Southern Maine
Eco-News
In this issue:
- Trash Talk
- Upcoming Events
- Green Cleaning
- Sustainability Tip
Monhegan: A Prescription For Resilience, Kenneth Paul Kiel Gross
Monhegan: A Prescription For Resilience, Kenneth Paul Kiel Gross
Muskie School Capstones and Dissertations
Monhegan, like many island communities, is threatened by the loss of population as its young adults migrate to the mainland. The purpose of this study is to develop a resilient population on Monhegan Island.
Knowing the problem is easy, as is asking the obvious question, “How do we get people to move to this area?” This is a problem that confronts not only Monhegan, but also other Maine islands and even Maine itself.
Several factors make Monhegan’s future uncertain. The first is the gradual shift from commercial fishing, the mainstay of its economy, as it becomes more reliant on tourism …
Green Infrastructure Resource Directory, New England Environmental Finance Center
Green Infrastructure Resource Directory, New England Environmental Finance Center
Sustainable Communities Capacity Building
Green infrastructure is an approach for managing stormwater that uses vegetation and soils to capture and treat rainwater where it falls. Unlike single-purpose gray infrastructure, green infrastructure realizes multiple benefits at once, including flood mitigation, improved water and air quality, community beautification, provision of recreational opportunities, and energy and cost savings. This resource directory is intended to help communities design, implement, fund, and monitor green infrastructure practices and programs. It was compiled by the Environmental Finance Center Network through the Capacity Building for Sustainable Communities program funded by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. …
Using Pen Source Data Inputs To Map Food Insecurity In Cumberland County, Maine, Daniel Wallace
Using Pen Source Data Inputs To Map Food Insecurity In Cumberland County, Maine, Daniel Wallace
Muskie School Capstones and Dissertations
In 2010, Mapping Food Insecurity’s Project Director (PD) participated in “The Campaign to Promote Food Security in Cumberland County, Maine.” The Campaign drew together a 60 member coalition to address rapidly increasing food insecurity challenges in the county. It produced a report with a series of recommendations grouped under six strategic community goals. One of the recommendations called for the use of ‘mapping and connectivity software to determine location of vulnerable populations and services in order to plan best future delivery and use of food access services in Cumberland County